Handling ensures traffic chaos on A66 near Wiesbaden!
Handling ensures traffic chaos on A66 near Wiesbaden!
Alarm level red on the A66! A dramatic landslide has paralyzed the important traffic flows at Wiesbaden - and the situation is tense!
Completely unexpectedly there was a landslide in the direction of Rüdesheim, which blocked the A66 motorway for traffic. This is the result of construction work behind the Salzbach Valley Bridge, as Autobahn GmbH confirmed. Travelers cannot look forward to a quick relaxation of the situation, because the effects are massive!
The details of the chaos
Despite the released opening of a lane at around 9 p.m. Commuters who drive daily on this heavily frequented route are particularly affected. The A66 use around 80,000 vehicles every day - now you have to expect hours of traffic jam and inconvenience!
A dismantling of the construction pit lock was the immediate trigger of the landslide, and Autobahn GmbH works around the clock to release the second lane again as soon as possible. While the direction of Frankfurt remains unhindered, the journey to Rüdesheim is a challenge for many. The traffic jams already have significant effects-the consequences are noticeable to the adjacent Rhineland-Palatinate!
construction work and bridge new building
The dilemma could continue until the new construction of the Salzbach Valley Bridge has been completed next summer. The old bridge, a relic from the 1960s, had to be blown up in November 2021 after falling concrete chunks led to the block. For the dry season, all of traffic is now led over one of the two sub -bridges, which makes this situation even more precarious!
Passengers and travelers should prepare for long waiting times and consider alternative routes to avoid the traffic frustration. The picture on the A66 could continue to worsen in the coming days - all eyes are aimed at the construction site as well as on Autobahn GmbH, which must find solutions to restore security and the flow of traffic!